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Drexel University wants students to be pro-active about their mental health and has found a way to gauge the mood of the student body which this week is taking on the added pressure of finals.
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Drexel University wants students to be pro-active about their mental health and has found a way to gauge the mood of the student body which this week is taking on the added pressure of finals.
Anthony Elonis used Facebook to make a series of violence-laced posts criticizing his wife and others. But he claimed his rants did not amount to "true threats."
Twenty-nine-year-old Christopher Granger was taken into custody after he was sentenced in Detroit federal court.
Drexel researchers and students are part of the team advising the feds on what to do about unmanned aircraft.
The science of gross things is explored at a new exhibit opening today at a Philadelphia museum.
"The energy intensity of this -- I mean, trains jackknifed -- something incredible, almost like a big bang, occurred there," notes Dr. Joseph Martin, a professor of civil engineering at Drexel University.
Supporters say the concept, nicknamed "Yes Means Yes," will allow a sex assault case to move forward even if the alleged victim didn't explicity say "no."
Drexel University is apologizing to hundreds of applicants who were denied admission but then mistakenly received follow-up emails congratulating them on getting in.
At the tenth annual Greater Philadelphia Sea Perch Challenge, hundreds of spectators in the bleachers were cheering on their favorite competitors as they maneuvered their robots through obstacle courses and a simulated recovery mission.
"It's a stepping stone for people who are experiencing some isolation ,who are experiencing hardship." said Rachel Ehrgood art coordinator for Project Home.
A Philadelphia-based coffee chain is putting one of its stores in the hands of Drexel University students, allowing them to get experience and college credit while working.
Because maintaining colleges with all their services is so expensive, work colleges as a model are getting more attention.
Emily Selke's friends, family and alma mater all remember the young woman as a caring individual.
According to Science magazine, Facebook's facial-recognition technology is now "as accurate as a human being at a few constrained facial recognition tasks."
Damion Lee scored 23 points, including two game-sealing free throws with four seconds left, as Drexel held on to beat Towson 53-49 on Tuesday to win its sixth straight.
Drexel University is being deployed to the front lines of the cybersecurity fight. The US Army Reserve has picked the school, along with a half-dozen others across the country, to train soldiers in the field of information warfare.
College students made science fun this weekend with hands-on experiments at Drexel University.
The 85-year-old Aldrin gave the audience a glimpse into his time as an astronaut and what it meant for him to have the opportunity to walk on the moon.
Brian Bernardi scored 23 points as Hofstra snapped a two-game losing streak with an 86-58 win over long-time rival Drexel Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Orchestra is encouraging concertgoers to turn on their cell phones in an effort to help them learn a little more about what's going on.
The official Twitter account for the US military's Central Command was hacked today, and the account was then used to post a number of apparently sensitive files.
Tuesday's snow and cold temperatures didn't stop hundreds of men and women from auditioning for the CW's America's Next Top Model reality show.
The 15th annual Philadelphia Futures Conference took place in University City Saturday.
Damion Lee scored 24 points and had five rebounds and four assists for Drexel (2-7). Rashann London scored a career-high 17 and Tavon Allen had 10.
Dr. Robert Kane, advises students to "take it slowly and really learn your field."
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
City leaders say Philadelphia neighborhoods are safer now that a Port Richmond firehouse has its pumper truck back.
The body of a woman found in Belleplain State Forest in December has been identified and a suspect has been charged, police said.
Retail department store chain Kohl's announced Thursday it would close 27 stores in 2025, with 10 stores to be shuttered in California and 17 others across 14 states.
Philadelphia and Habitat for Humanity paid tribute to President Jimmy Carter Thursday as the nation said its final goodbyes.
The Macy's location on Market Street in Philadelphia is set to close sometime in March.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
Volunteers from the Philadelphia region are deploying to help with relief efforts from at least five fires in Southern California.
City leaders say Philadelphia neighborhoods are safer now that a Port Richmond firehouse has its pumper truck back.
The body of a woman found in Belleplain State Forest in December has been identified and a suspect has been charged, police said.
City leaders say Philadelphia neighborhoods are safer now that a Port Richmond firehouse has its pumper truck back.
Philadelphia and Habitat for Humanity paid tribute to President Jimmy Carter Thursday as the nation said its final goodbyes.
Volunteers from the Philadelphia region are deploying to help with relief efforts from at least five fires in Southern California.
The Philadelphia Auto Show roars back in 2025 with many electric vehicles and classic cars at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
The U.S. Coast Guard was working to refloat a cargo ship stuck in the Delaware River near Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood.
The body of a woman found in Belleplain State Forest in December has been identified and a suspect has been charged, police said.
Volunteers from the Philadelphia region are deploying to help with relief efforts from at least five fires in Southern California.
TWW customers are asked to only use water for essential purposes and putting out fires after ice buildup on the Delaware River caused the water filtration plant to go offline.
The frigid conditions, along with icy spots, continue to be the dominating weather story around the Philadelphia region.
Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, and the best defense is good hygiene and cleaning.
The Delaware State Fire Marshal said a two-alarm fire that damaged multiple townhomes in Newark was caused by smoking.
The frigid conditions, along with icy spots, continue to be the dominating weather story around the Philadelphia region.
A Montgomery County HVAC specialist is offering tips on how to save money on heat bills as temperatures drop.
Delaware State University will officially introduce for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson as its new head football coach on Wednesday.
John Carney is ending his second term as governor a few weeks early to be sworn in as mayor of Wilmington, Delaware.
Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, and the best defense is good hygiene and cleaning.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
A stretch of cold weather is on the way along with some snow, which could be, in certain cases, a recipe for disaster.
It was April 22, 1976, when little Maura Sammon, along with her grandparents, found herself at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Retail department store chain Kohl's announced Thursday it would close 27 stores in 2025, with 10 stores to be shuttered in California and 17 others across 14 states.
The Macy's location on Market Street in Philadelphia is set to close sometime in March.
The Philadelphia Auto Show roars back in 2025 with many electric vehicles and classic cars at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
The micro bakery gets a glow-up with its first brick-and-mortar location in Philadelphia's East Kensington neighborhood.
Surveillance video captured the shocking moment the road folded beneath the SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood.
Throughout the Philadelphia region, crews are working to make sure the roads and highways are prepped ahead of the snow.
Tollbooths will be a thing of the past along a major roadway as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission opts for open road tolling. Here's what drivers should know.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA officials warned customers of a card production issue impacting some customers on Thursday.
Johnny Gaudreau's jersey number will be retired by his junior team, USHL's Dubuque Fighting Saints, at a ceremony honoring him and his late brother, Matthew.
Tyrese Maxey scored the go-ahead basket with 23.7 seconds left to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a win over the Washington Wizards.
Philadelphia Eagles assistant general manager Alec Halaby is once again gaining interest for general manager jobs across the NFL.
Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowlers Saquon Barkley and Jalen Carter were named Wednesday to the NFLPA's 3rd annual All-Pro team.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts practiced Wednesday after missing Philadelphia's final two games with a concussion.
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
The East Passyunk Opera Project will close out its annual "Love Notes 4 Philly" production on Saturday in South Philadelphia.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
Union ushers at the Kimmel Center and other arts venues appear to have reached a deal to avoid a strike, a spokesperson for the venues said.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Meteorologist Tammie Souza is with Natasha Brown in the Hyundai NEXT Weather Sphere to talk about the wildfires burning in Los Angeles County, California, and the challenges facing firefighters there.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on another windy night Thursday.
The bitter blast of cold weather is hitting the Philadelphia region hard, especially for those who have to work outside.
The building occupies an entire city block and contains hundreds of thousands of square feet of office space. The store is set close sometime in March.
A Pennsylvania burn doctor expresses concern about the potential injuries people could sustain from the California wildfires. Stephanie Stahl reports.